News Archive - 28 September 2012

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TODAY’S FORECAST Friday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 74. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts...

World oil prices rose further on Friday helped by a weaker dollar, steps taken by Spain to help reduce its debt mountain and on Middle East tensions, analysts said. Brent North Sea crude for delivery in ...

President Barack Obama will easily defeat his Republican opponent former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts. There was never any doubt about the outcome.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper called on the international community Thursday to do more to "step up pressure and isolate" Iran, which he labelled a regime "where evil dominates."

KEN MAGINNIS || UPI Outside View Commentator LONDON, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- The author says the U.S. secretary of State made the right decision in removing the People's Mujahedin of Iran from the U.S. Foreign Terrorist Organizations list.

The U.S. secretary of state hopes diplomacy can avoid the military action the Israeli leader urges. Yes, the real refs are back. The stadium erupted in a roar and official harmony was restored to the NFL as the Ravens beat the Browns 23-16

PARIS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande's Socialist government unveiled sharp tax hikes on business and the rich on Friday in a 2013 budget aimed at showing France has the fiscal rigour to remain at the core of the euro zone. Related Stories Italian unions strike against PM Monti's spending cuts...

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak courted voters with one-off perks on Friday in his last budget before a national election, while reassuring markets by pledging to cut the country's fiscal deficit and tackle a rising debt burden. Related Stories Italian unions strike against PM Monti's spending...

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights council on Friday extended the mandate of its investigation into war crimes in Syria by another six months. Related Stories Italian unions strike against PM Monti's spending cuts Israelis see no Iran war this year after Netanyahu's speech France targets deficit cut...

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Kenyan troops launched a pre-dawn attack on the Somali port city of Kismayu on Friday in an assault to drive the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militant group from its last major stronghold. Related Stories Italian unions strike against PM Monti's spending cuts Israelis see no Iran war...

>FUNDAMENTALS* NYMEX crude for November delivery was up 24 cents at $92.09 a barrel by 0017 GMT, after settling up $1.87 at $91.85 on Thursday.* The contract, which has recovered after hitting a seven-week low of $88.95 on Wednesday, is on course to drop 0.

>UNITED NATIONS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Iran responded to Israel's "red line" for Tehran's nuclear program on Thursday by declaring it was strong enough to defend itself and that it reserved the right to retaliate with full force against any attack.In a response to a speech at the U.

>* Steep fall in Aug due to certain shipping arrangements -PAJ chief* JX chairman: Filled gap with crude from other M.East suppliersTOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japan, a major buyer of Iranian crude, is set to import about 30 percent less crude oil from Iran for the rest of...

>* US election, possible Israel ballot likely to pass quietly* Analyst believes Netanyahu broached "truce" with ObamaBy Dan WilliamsJERUSALEM, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's U.N. speech about Iranian nuclear advances has dampened speculation in Israel that he could order a war this year.Analysing Thursday's address...

>BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina and Iran will keep talking until they resolve diplomatically sensitive issues stemming from two 1990s attacks on Jewish targets in Buenos Aires that were allegedly sponsored by Tehran, both countries said on Thursday. Dialogue with Tehran is risky for Argentina, even if the focus is...

>* France says 5+1 united, ready to apply more pressure* Israel draws "red line" over Iran nuclear programBy John IrishNEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - China said on Thursday that the disagreement over Iran's nuclear program had reached "a new, crucial stage," calling for Tehran to begin a new round...

>* Israeli prime minister makes ultimatum after U.S. refuses* Says Iranians must not be allowed to complete enrichment* His time frame suggests no Israeli attack is imminentBy Jeffrey HellerUNITED NATIONS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew a "red line" for Iran's nuclear program on Thursday...